The questions below may help you decide. They are based on people and
positions that have made flexibility work here and in other companies.
Please read each statement. If it is true for you, click on the box. Keep in mind that this assessment is meant only as a guide. The final decision rests with you and your manager.
The
requirements of the job I would be sharing can be divided between
two people.
I
understand my work style and feel I can find a compatible job
share partner.
I am ready
to work cooperatively as part of a team.
I can work
with a job sharing partner to design an appropriate schedule that
will serve business needs.
I can set
realistic expectations for myself as to what can be accomplished
while job sharing.
I can
participate in some way in critical meetings and training
opportunities while job sharing.
I can
establish priorities effectively.
I can be
counted on to complete work assignments and meet deadlines.
I am
flexible and adaptable.
I am
organized and manage my time effectively.
I feel my
job sharing partner and I can provide quality service to clients
while job sharing without duplicating effort.
I have
strong communication skills and understand that communication is
critical to the success of job sharing.
I feel my
job sharing partner and I can work together to keep others
up-to-date on our schedule and work process.
I am
willing to adapt my arrangement when unexpected business needs
arise.
I realize
there might be times when I will receive praise or blame for
something my job sharing partner did and I feel okay about that.
Interpreting Your Results
The more checks you have, the more likely you are to succeed with this
arrangement. A very low number of checks should encourage you to
rethink the job sharing option and review carefully the other choices.
